卑
Kanji · N1
卑 / lowly
Kanji for lowly, base, or vile.
01
Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ヒ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | いや.しい、いや.しむ、いや.しめる | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
02
Meaning
卑 carries the meaning lowly, base, or vile.
03
Common compounds with 卑
卑屈ひくつservile / subservient / obsequious
卑劣ひれつmean / contemptible / despicable
04